Add 4/84 and 35/9, Solve 4/84 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 4/84 and 35/9

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

4/84 + 35/9 is 248/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
35/9 = 35 × 28/9 × 28 = 980/252
Add the two like fractions:
12/252 + 980/252 = 12 + 980/252 = 992/252
992/252 simplified gives 248/63
So, 4/84 + 35/9 = 248/63
In mixed form: 359/63

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